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desire vs bespeak

bespeak vs desire

desire is a noun but bespeak is not a noun.

desire and bespeak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
desire Yes No Yes No
bespeak No No Yes No
As verbs, bespeak is a hypernym of desire; that is, bespeak is a word with a broader meaning than desire:
  • desire: express a desire for
  • bespeak: express the need or desire for
Other hypernyms of desire include ask for, call for, quest, request.
desire (noun) bespeak (noun)
an inclination to want things
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
desire (verb) bespeak (verb)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly express the need or desire for
express a desire for be a signal for or a symptom of
expect and wish
Difference between desire and bespeak

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